Luxury Olivia, Barcelona apartment

Eixample Dreta, Barcelona

Don’t expect the elegance of Pg. de Gràcia to ease in its upper reaches. It doesn’t. The main landmark here, Gaudí’s Pedrera, is the pinnacle of the modernista architecture. And it’s all mighty impressive.

Feeling hypnotized from the wavy exterior of the Casa Milà? Hop over the Rambla de Catalunya for an alfresco seat and a cold drink. Diagonal road sweeps away from the banks and shops towards more residential Eixample climbs. Follow it for further modernista mastery, by Cadafalch. Or cross it to reach bohemian Gràcia.